Counseling Psychology

Sanskriti
Nepal

MS Candidate in Counseling Psychology at
East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma.

Helping people heal, grow, and thrive. One conversation at a time.

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Sanskriti Nepal
Counseling Psychology MS Candidate
Podcast Co-host Pothi Baaseko
Sanskriti Nepal
2+ Years in
Psychology
Who I Am

Dedicated to
human connection.

I am Sanskriti Nepal, a passionate, culturally grounded counseling psychology student. My work in mental health is driven by an unwavering belief that every person deserves compassionate care that honors their unique story.

Pursuing my MS in Counseling Psychology at East Central University, I am building a robust clinical foundation in therapeutic frameworks, psychological assessment, multicultural counseling, and crisis intervention.

Growing up in Nepal and studying in the United States, I bring a bicultural lens to everything I do, understanding how cultural identity, community belonging, and lived experience shape mental health.

Ada, Oklahoma Originally from Nepal Mental Health Advocate English & Nepali
Academic Background

Education

Current

MS in Counseling Psychology

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma, USA 2024 to Present

Advanced coursework in counseling theories, psychopathology, group dynamics, multicultural counseling, and research methods, alongside hands-on clinical training.

CBTMulticultural CounselingPsychopathologyGroup Dynamics

Bachelor's Degree

University in Nepal

Nepal Completed

Undergraduate education grounded in psychology, behavioral sciences, and social sciences, cultivating a deep curiosity about human behavior and well-being.

PsychologyBehavioral SciencesSocial Sciences
What I Care About

Areas of Interest

Trauma-Informed Care

Compassionate, evidence-based interventions that support healing and build lasting resilience.

Multicultural Counseling

Honoring every client's cultural identity, worldview, and lived experience in the therapeutic space.

Positive Psychology

Focusing on human strengths and flourishing, helping people access their innate capacity to grow.

Group Therapy

Facilitating therapeutic groups where shared experience fosters connection and collective healing.

Adolescent Mental Health

Supporting young people through identity development, academic pressure, and social challenges.

Mental Health Advocacy

Reducing stigma and expanding access, especially within South Asian and immigrant communities.

Philosophy & Practice

My clinical
approach.

I believe that meaningful change begins in a relationship built on trust, curiosity, and genuine respect for each person's lived experience.

"Mental health care is not a luxury; it is a fundamental human need. My work is grounded in the belief that every person carries within them the capacity for growth and healing."

Sanskriti Nepal

Empathetic Presence

Creating a space where clients feel genuinely heard, seen, and safe — the foundation from which all meaningful therapeutic work begins.

Cultural Humility

Approaching every individual with curiosity about their cultural context, identity, and worldview, recognizing that these shape the experience of distress and healing alike.

Evidence-Based Practice

Drawing on CBT, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches, integrated thoughtfully to meet each individual where they are.

Holistic Perspective

Understanding the whole person — mind, body, relationships, and environment — rather than reducing experience to symptoms alone.

Collaborative Process

Working alongside clients as a partner in their journey, honoring their expertise about their own lives and centering their goals and values.

Reflective Growth

Committed to ongoing self-reflection, supervision, and learning — because the quality of care a clinician offers is inseparable from the work they do on themselves.

Pothi Baaseko Podcast

Two Nepali women.
Real conversations.

A Nepali-language podcast where two opinionated women unpack social issues, cultural norms, and the realities of Nepali life with honesty and depth.

YouTube Spotify
Ep. 10
Mar 20, 2021

Feminism

What does feminism mean within a Nepali context? A candid conversation on gender equality, societal expectations, and what change actually looks like.
Ep. 6
Dec 2, 2020

Gender Based Violence

An honest look at gender-based violence in Nepal — its roots, its silence, and the urgent need for awareness, accountability, and healing.
Ep. 4
Nov 11, 2020

Beauty Standards

Unpacking the beauty ideals imposed on Nepali women — how they are shaped, who they serve, and the toll they take on self-image and identity.

Listen to all episodes on YouTube or Spotify.

Let's Connect

Get in touch.

I welcome conversations with fellow professionals, researchers, and anyone passionate about mental health and well-being.

Email

sanskriti@example.com

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/sanskriti-nepal

Podcast

Pothi Baaseko on YouTube

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, USA